Music & Arts

Every back-to-school list includes pencils, folders and a new backpack. For some students, that list also includes the start of something completely new — a trumpet, violin or clarinet. 🎶 Soon, that instrument will become part of their favorite class, their closest friendships and their proudest moments. Music & Arts makes those moments possible by giving students the right instrument and dependable support from the very beginning — so they can #StartWithConfidence. 🙌 What instrument is your student bringing home this year? 🤔 Explore our rental options at https://lnkd.in/eBjZ_9mD #InstrumentRentals #BackToSchool #MusicEducation

As anyone who’s witnessed a performance by the composer Eric Whitacre can attest, the graceful confidence of his conducting can be spellbinding. 🪄 In this excerpt from his new Music & Artists interview, Eric talks about the feeling of ownership and accomplishment that conducting gives him — and how watching someone else conduct his music still puts him on edge. 🫣 Check out the full-length interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejxVUu_W Eric is the cover story of the brand-new issue of Baton™, the official Music & Arts print magazine that’s 100% FREE for school music educators. Subscribe today at https://lnkd.in/eK8_YUjn

Nothing gets kids psyched about band like being able to pick up and play a great instrument — and that’s exactly what happened recently in Livingston, Tennessee, at the Music & Arts "Instrument Try Event" held at Livingston Academy. 🙌✨ Middle-school students from Overton County were able to squeak, squawk and skronk on high-quality horns alongside other instruments, with thoughtful guidance from our experts. Best of all, these students experienced the fun and togetherness that make school band such a positive influence on a child’s life. 🤩🎶 Hey teachers! Want to boost your program with an Instrument Try Event? Reach out to your Education Account Manager today. 🍎👀

Meet retired-band-director-turned-repair-tech Brian Hinkley. At our Maryland repair HQ, he talks about how professional instrument maintenance helps give students the confidence they need to thrive in music. 🙌😎 New to band and orchestra? 👀 Visit https://lnkd.in/eBjZ_9mD to get started! ✅ #MusicEducation #InstrumentRepair

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton — an icon of American music who played percussion in the marching band at Sevier County High School in Sevierville, Tennessee. From singing on the bus en route to an away game to taking center stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Dolly proved that anything is possible. 🌟🎶 Most importantly, Dolly channeled her success into philanthropy, launching initiatives and donating funds to strengthen childhood literacy, public school music programs and so much more. Thank you, Dolly — for the music and for the lifetime of generosity. 🤍🕊️

Meet Doug Conrad, the band director at Urbana Middle School in Frederick County, Maryland. 🎼 Doug doesn't expect his students' parents to know everything — or even anything — about band and orchestra instruments, because it's his job to nurture young musicians and help them thrive. 🌱 And like band directors across the country, Doug trusts Music & Arts to support his students and their families throughout the school year. 💪 With teacher-approved instruments, expert repairs and one-on-one assistance at 250 locations nationwide, Music & Arts is proud to be the partner that everyone in school music can count on — educators, students and parents alike. 🤝 #MusicEducation #BandDirector #SchoolMusic #BandLife

Meet Basil Davis, a former music educator who shifted gears to become an ace repair technician at Music & Arts. ⚙️🔨 To Basil, there’s nothing worse than a student quitting band because their instrument needs repair. That’s why every single instrument that crosses Basil’s workbench gets the royal treatment. 👑 New to band and orchestra? Visit https://lnkd.in/eBjZ_9mD to get started!

Attention music educators! 🔊 Subscribe to Baton magazine today — it’s free! — for your chance to win big from Pearl and Music & Arts! 👀 We’ve tucked THREE Golden Tickets inside random copies of Baton Issue #2 — and if you find one, you’ll win an incredible prize package from Pearl Drums, Adams Brass or Belsona. 🤩 But in order to win, you need to subscribe! ✅ Sign up now to get the latest issue featuring Eric Whitacre, Soon Hee Newbold, a tribute to Gordon Goodwin, products, teaching activities and so much more. No Purchase Necessary. Music educators, 50 US/DC, 18+. Sign up online by 1/31/2027 for a free subscription. Ends 2/14/2027. To subscribe and for Official Rules visit www.musicarts.com/baton.

Don't forget! TODAY ONLY: Every donation to a classroom project on DonorsChoose is being matched. Let’s make sure students and teachers get what they need to thrive this year. https://lnkd.in/ecFaZvvz

New school year. New instrument. New possibilities. 🤩 Meet Mr. Sullivan, one of the 200+ dedicated Education Account Managers at Music & Arts. He recently visited East Ridge Middle School in Clermont, Florida, to introduce beginning band students to the unforgettable sound (and sight!) of the tuba. Just one way our School Services team and local stores support student musicians. Go Spartans! Connect with your Education Account Manager today for rental event support at your school!